Douglas 1st Around The World 100th Anniversary Celebration - Airport Open House 2024

 

Join us for the historic centennial celebration of the Douglas World Cruiser's First Flight Around the World's return to the Santa Monica Airport.

​Discover Santa Monica's Legacy and Inspire the Next Generation. Bring your young explorers to ignite their passion for science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) education through exciting demonstrations and interactive experiences.

Location

Atlantic Aviation
2828 Donald Douglas Loop N, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA

​Don't miss out on this journey through history and into the future of mobility. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details. This free event is open to the public —donations are welcome and greatly appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/L2TEQZFPZEEDL

Generously Hosted by: Spirit of Santa Monica and made possible by our generous donors, volunteers and participants.

 

Click here to sign up to attend the Santa Monica Airport Open House

 

Douglas Day is almost here! We’ve got an incredible lineup of activities to make this a fun-filled day for the whole family! Whether your kids love music, flying, or hands-on creative projects, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Douglas Day this Sunday.

Kids reach for the sky!
Learn more about this Sunday’s event - click here!

Here are some highlights your kids won’t want to miss:

🎶 The BeatBuds – Perfect for children ages 2-6, this interactive and energetic band will be performing live at 10:30 AM! Get ready for a show that will have your kids dancing and singing along.

The BeatBuds!

✈️ Flight Simulators – Let your young explorers experience what it’s like to pilot a plane! These simulators will give them a taste of flying in a fun and educational way.

Similators!

🎨 Face Painting, Bracelet Making, and a Bounce House – Let your kids' imaginations soar!

🎓 Aviation Career Opportunities & STEM Education – Kids can talk to representatives from the FAA to learn about the exciting world of aviation careers and explore hands-on STEM activities.

STEM Education!

🚍 Historic Bus Tours of Santa Monica Airport – Hop on a bus with former Airport Director Bob Trimborn for a fascinating tour of the airport’s history and its role in aviation innovation.

Historic Bus Tours of Santa Monica Airport

👋 Meet Our Mayor, Phil Brock – Take the opportunity to meet Santa Monica’s Mayor, Phil Brock, who will be at Douglas Day to celebrate with the community.

Phil Brock Mayor Appearance

🍔 Food Trucks and Ice Cream – Enjoy delicious meals and snacks from a variety of food trucks, perfect for satisfying the whole family.

Food Trucks

 

Event Details:


📅 Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 3 PM (The BeatBuds performance at 10:30 AM)
📍 Location: Atlantic Aviation - 2828 Donald Douglas Loop North, Santa Monica
🎟 RSVP: www.spiritofsantamonica.org

This is a day your kids will remember! Don’t miss this exciting family-friendly event—RSVP today to join us for Douglas Day and let the fun begin.

We look forward to seeing you and your family there!

See you Sunday!


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  • Kuangwei Hwang
    published this page in News 2024-08-29 01:16:17 -0700